Lindsey Vonn Returns to Skiing

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated female skiers in history, has made a shocking announcement by deciding to come out of retirement and compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics. This decision comes after a three-year hiatus from competitive skiing, during which she has been training to overcome injuries sustained throughout her career.

Vonn, who is 40 years old, last competed at the Winter Olympics during the 2018 Pyeongchang Games before announcing her retirement in 2019. Her return to the sport has generated significant excitement among fans and fellow athletes. She is a three-time Olympic medalist, having won gold in the downhill and bronze in the super-G at the 2010 Vancouver Games, as well as bronze in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Additionally, she is a four-time overall World Cup champion and eight-time world championships medalist.

Vonn's 82 World Cup race victories stood as the most for any female skier until being eclipsed by fellow American Mikaela Shiffrin, who now holds the record with 97 career wins. Despite this, Vonn remains an iconic figure in the world of skiing and her return is expected to bring a new level of competition to the sport.